【Early Showa Retro / 1950s】Suma Kakyo Shikishi (Square Paper) Handwritten, Flesh-and-Blood, with Seal, Japanese Painting, Floral and Summer Theme This shikishi was purchased approximately 75 years ago. It has a seal, A set of two shikishi works by Suma Kakyo. ◎Suma Kakyo Born in 1901 as Kishiro, the second son of Suma Taisui, a painter of the Shijo school. Japanese painter Suma Kakyo is known for depicting seasonal flowers and atmospheric subjects with gentle colors and elegant brushwork. This work is also a piece that allows you to feel the charm of Japanese painting within its calm atmosphere. ■ Lantern and Kikyo (Chinese Bellflower) June - September Season: Summer - Early Autumn Classification: Autumn's Seven Herbs ■ Ground Cherry (Hōzuki) July - August Mid-July (Obon Festival, Ground Cherry Market) Season: Midsummer Uses: Obon decorations, summer scenery It is recommended for framing and displaying, as well as for decorating the alcove in a Japanese-style room, seasonal interior decoration, and collections. Overall, there is yellowing and discoloration due to aging, giving it the stylish appeal of an antique. As it is an item from the early Showa era, immediately after the war, it is a very valuable item that conveys the good old days of Showa, which is definitely not available now. As it is a very old antique item stored at home, we kindly ask for your understanding as an antique item. 【Size】 Approximately 27.3cm x Approximately 24cm Made in Japan #SumaKakyoSeriesAvailable #OtherAntiqueShikishiAlsoAvailable Early Summer, Midsummer, June, July, August, Botanical Art, Plant Art, Japanese Modern, Old Tools, Antiques, Vintage Miscellaneous Goods, Small Items, Tea Ceremony, Brand, Brown, Tea Room, Dirty, Old, Ryokan (Japanese Inn), Decoration, Objet, Crafts, Antiques, Collection, Japan, Meiji, Taisho, Art, Old-fashioned, vintage, Interior, Old Folk House, Showa 20s, Showa 10s, Showa 30s, Brown, Tattered, Cafe, Japanese-style Room, Photography, Simple